Name: Bedford Hotels | Hotels in Bedford Town Centre | Accor - ALL
Address: 2 St Marys Street, BEDFORD, MK42 0AR, GB
Telephone: +441234799988
Rating: 3.8

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

The Mercure Bedford Centre is ideally situated in the heart of the busy market town of Bedford and is ideal for business and leisure guests. Thanks to our prime location, we have great transport links which make getting around by rail or car a breeze. On-site parking is available, and you're within walking distance of Bedford Railway Station. On the bank of the River Great Ouse, our restaurant and bar offers beautiful panoramic views over the river and surrounding area.

We're close to the M1 and just a mile off the A6, so you'll have easy access to local attractions like the Higgins Museum, Silverstone Circuit race track, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford Park and Woburn Safari Park. We have seven air-conditioned meeting rooms fully equipped with modern technology. They're perfect for business conferences or celebratory occasions, accommodating up to 450 guests.

Our hotel is conveniently located to London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Heathrow Airport for international and domestic guests travelling by plane. Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Central London are all within reach too.

Welcome to Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel! Our dedicated team is here to make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We look forward to being part of your journey and making your time with us pleasant.

Darren Cooke, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Conference venue for up to 450 guests with private bar and 7 meeting rooms
Stunning views over the River Great Ouse from the restaurant, bedrooms and event space
Bar area with live sports channels available
On-site parking
City centre location with great transport links

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Classic room - 1 double bed

2 pers. max
18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Classic room - 2 single beds

2 pers. max
18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

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Room

Privilege room, panoramic city views - 1 king size bed

2 pers. max
20 m² / 215 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)

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Room

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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Suite

Superior suite room, panoramic city views - 1 king size bed and 1 sofa bed

4 pers. max
24 m² / 258 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s) and 1 x Single sofa bed(s)

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Room

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

2 St Marys Street
MK42 0AR BEDFORD
United Kingdom

GPS:52.133977, -0.465752

+44 1234 799988

+44 1234 799902

Railway station
Highway exit
Airport
Ferries
Helipad/aerodrome

BEDFORD

Railway station

Access: 2.41 km / 1.5 mi 16 min walk / 8 min drive

BEDFORD AERODROME

Helipad/aerodrome

Access: 16.09 km / 10 mi 22 min drive

M1 JUNCTION 13

Highway exit

Access: 17.7 km / 11 mi 16 min drive

London Luton Airport

Airport

Access: 29.28 km / 18.2 mi 39 min drive

London Heathrow Airport

Airport

Access: 91.71 km / 57 mi 1 hrs drive

FELIXSTOWE

Ferries

Access: 173.81 km / 108 mi

The Higgins Bedford

Art and Culture

Access: 320 m / 0.2 mi 4 min walk

Birds of Prey Centre

Tourist attraction

Harrold-Odell Country Park

Tourist attraction

Woburn Abbey & Safari Park

Other attractions

Forest of Marston Vale - Centre

Tourist attraction

Bedford Park

Tourist attraction

Riverside Bar (on-site)

Bar

Access: 0 m / 0 mi

Riverside Resturant (on-site)

Restaurant and cafe district

Access: 0 m / 0 mi

Bedford High Street

Restaurant and cafe district

Access: 200 m / 0.12 mi 1 min walk

Northampton High Street

Shopping district

Access: 38.62 km / 24 mi 43 min drive

Cambridge

Shopping district

Access: 48.27 km / 30 mi 53 min drive

Bicester Village Shopping

Shopping district

Access: 64.36 km / 40 mi 1 hrs drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

On site

Car park
Pets welcome
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

THE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT

Head to our Riverside Restaurant to dine with scenic views overlooking the River Great Ouse. Choose from various British and International dishes, using the finest local and sustainably sourced ingredients where possible.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 8
Surface of the largest room: 397 m² / 4273.268 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 450
Maximum capacity for banquets: 340

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 3.8/5 464 reviews

Benjamin B. Business - 3/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

I was changed twice for the same night. I paid via Trip.com. The gentleman at reception told me I had not paid and would need to pay again. I explained that I had just booked and paid via Apple Pay. He would not accept this. I was asked to pay again. I have now been changed twice. The person I called refused to discuss this with me when I asked her to look at the record of my stay, though this is something she could easily do. Poor service on all fronts and I now have to waste my time chasing this refund.

Dear Benjamin B., Thank you for your feedback. As your booking was made through a third-party platform, the card details provided to us at the time of check-in were declined. In accordance with our policy, we are not able to check in guests without a valid payment or guarantee, which is why you were required to make a payment upon arrival. Our actions in this case were correct and fully in line with our procedures. Our team did their best to assist you. Once the issue with the third-party booking platform was raised, we offered to process the refund accordingly. Best Regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager

Leah N. Solo - 3/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

The house keeping was pretty for me for a person who was staying for 12 nights. Had to be asking room to be cleaned every day for the first week,they eventually got the message.Other than that ,it was good.

Dear Leah N., Thank you for your feedback. Please note that a “Do Not Disturb” sign was placed on the door, our housekeeping team will not service the room under any circumstances, in order to respect guest privacy. This may be the reason your room was not attended to as expected. We appreciate your comments and are glad to hear that aside from this, your stay was enjoyable. Best Regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager

Amy W. Couples - 3/30/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Stayed for one night and the hotel was brilliant.

Dear Amy W., Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel comfortable and that your experience was positive. Our team strives to provide an exceptional environment for our guests, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager

Natasha V. Couples - 3/29/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Check in was easy, friendly receptionist. Room clean and serviceable. Aircon in room fluctuates between cold and hot, making it difficult to be comfortable as the unit blows air directly onto the bed. T/c facilities kept in strange place that made no sense, no power for the kettle in that part of the room. Bathroom fan on 24/7 creating noise making it difficult to sleep. Noise complaint regards room next door with little action taken by night team. Visited bar briefly, the lone team member openly playing on his phone as it wasn't busy was not a good look. Breakfast leaves a lot to be desired, the hotel was not very busy and the breakfast should have been plated in order to keep product fresh. Instead, all items sitting under hot lamps becoming barely edible. Plates on buffet wet from dish washer and not polished. Staff not very friendly and welcoming, creates an awkward atmosphere.

Colin C. Business - 3/25/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

A very friendly and pleasant stay at a lovely hotel.

Dear Colin C., Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback regarding your recent stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel comfortable and appreciated the attentiveness of our staff. It is our aim to provide a friendly atmosphere, and we are pleased that you experienced this during your visit. Best Regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager